Fifteen years post the catastrophic Second Impact, humanity is besieged by otherworldly creatures known as Angels in Tokyo-3. With conventional weaponry failing, NERV, led by the enigmatic Gendou Ikari, deploys colossal bio-mechanical Evangelions to counter these invaders. Amidst this chaos, Shinji Ikari, estranged from his father, returns to confront his inner demons. Encountering the compassionate Misato Katsuragi, Shinji finds solace and faces his destiny as the chosen pilot of the powerful Evangelion Unit-01. Unaware of his father's hidden agenda, Shinji battles the Angels, grappling with the emotional toll of saving mankind.